*BOOK ONE OF THE EMOTIONS SERIES*
Two States? But make it Wattpad version.
When the single Rudroneel laid his eyes on his sister's best friend, he unexpectedly felt drawn to her.
Aaruthira knew her best friend's brother for years unlike him. Despi...
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One month later
Rudra and Ruthira had attended every briefing they had to. All their relevant documents had been submitted. They were only a step away from officially adopting.
Padma and a few other higher officials were to visit their house to check if it was suitable for a baby. Ruthira had woken up very early in the morning and cleaned the already cleaned house.
"Ruthira bas! It's all done, calm down", Rudra rubbed her shoulders. "I'm scared". "We are very prepared. Did you see how beautiful that nursery is. We created it from scratch in two days". (Enough)
Ruthira nodded, pulling him for a hug. "Don't show your nervousness to them. Be firm with your answers". "Hmm", she hummed throwing the dupatta on herself. 'Ding Dong'!
"This is it", Rudra mumbled pecking her forehead. Unlocking the door, he welcomed the officers. "Hello Mr Roy Chowdhury", an old man around his 60s spoke.
"Hello sir", Rudra mumbled. Ruthira walked forward to greet them. "Hello Mrs Roy Chowdhury", he shook hands with her. "Hi sir, and please call me Aaruthira. You are much older than me".
"Alright young lady", he smiled entering the house. Behind him another man and a lady who were relatively younger than the first man walked in. "Hi", Padma greeted the both of them last.
"I'm Dheeraj Chopra, this is Vyas Khanna and Shanti Saxena", the older man said. Rudra and Ruthira nodded with a smile.
"Are these for us", Vyas rudely asked pointing to the bottles of water on the table. "Yes", Rudra mumbled, immediately not liking him.
"So we will check accordingly to our guidance book. Even if one square is not checked on the book, then I'm sorry to say but you won't be able to adopt", Shanti said.
Rudra and Ruthira shared a look. "We understand", he said holding her hand. "Okay then, shall we start", Vyas asked. "Sure", Shanti and Dheeraj answered.
The four of them checked each corner of the house throughly. "I have to say, the nursery is beautiful", Padma mumbled only for Ruthira and Rudra to hear.
They thanked her and moved along with the rest. "So this is Butter", Dheeraj patted a sleeping Butter. "Since his records from the vet are clear, he is not a hindrance for the process".
After few more rounds of checking, they were finally done. Sitting on the couch, Vyas, Dheeraj and Shanti were discussing. "Okay then, congratulations", Dheeraj stood up.
Ruthira cupped her mouth in happiness and turned towards Rudra who was equally happy. "You mean we are eligible"? "Yes Rudroneel, the both of you can officially adopt her", Padma smiled.
"Oh thank you god", Ruthira murmured under her breath closing her eyes. Unable to contain his happiness, Rudra pulled her for a tight embrace.
"We did it Ruthira, we did it". "Yes", she cried. "Congrats", Padma wished, side hugging Ruthira. "Thank you". Shanti and Vyas too congratulated them.
"So, you can come down tomorrow to bring her home forever", Padma announced. "Sure madam", Rudra mumbled wiping his tears. After handing them the documents, the four of them left.
"I'm so happy", Rudra squealed as he carried Ruthira. "Me too", she screamed throwing her head back as he twirled her around. "The whole fam is going to have a surprise tomorrow", he whispered putting her down.
"I'm so glad right now Rudra", Ruthira cried. "We are going to be the best parents ever"! She nodded pulling him for a long kiss.
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"So these are yours now". Padma handed Ruthira the official documents. "And lastly, I need both your signatures here", she pointed to the paper.
Rudra signed first followed by Ruthira. "So shall we go get her"? Rudra immediately nodded and stood up. "Come", Padma motioned them out.
"Oh look who's here", Sarika said in a baby tone rocking the baby who was still known as baby. "Baby's parents are here", she added. In these two months, Rudra and Ruthira tried spending as much time as they could with the baby.
Thus, she had regonised them alot. Upon seeing Rudra, she raised her hands to be carried by him. However, he was overwhelmed with his emotions that her actions were not noticed.
"WAAH WAAH"! "Oh sorry sorry, don't cry", Rudra hushed, taking her from Sarika's hand. "Shh, it's okay, I'm here", he patted the baby's back.
Instantly her cries subsided. "Someone's a dad's girl", Padma chuckled. "Clearly", Ruthira mumbled wiping her happy tears. After bidding their farewell to Sarika and Padma, they left.
"Let's go to the temple". Rudra nodded, strapping their daughter to the baby seat in the car. In an hour, they reached the temple.
"She really loves sleeping", Ruthira mumbled, carrying their baby. Rudra chuckled, placing his hand on her back as a support. Together, they entered the temple.
Standing infront of the murti, they prayed for the well-being of their daughter. Rudra took the vermillion and applied it on Ruthira's hair line and the baby's small forehead.
"Shall we sit for a while", Ruthira asked to which Rudra hummed. They sat on the steps away from the crowd.
"WAAH WAAH"! "Hush, it's okay I'm here", he picked her up from Ruthira's arms.
As Rudra tried pacifying her, Ruthira started peppering small kisses on the sole of her feet. "EEK", she stopped crying and giggled. "Aww, how sweet", Ruthira squealed.
"Selfie time", Rudra announced while fishing his phone out. "Pose". He clicked many photos. "Give", Ruthira took the phone from his hands and set a 10 seconds timer before placing it against a pillar.
"Hurry", she pulled him close to her. Just then, someone offered to take a few photos for them. Ruthira stood up and took the baby from Rudra's arms, letting him get up.
He took the baby from her hands, and draped his left arm around her waist. "Smile"! The stranger took a few photos and handed the phone back. After thanking him, the three of them left to an important place.
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"Hi, bunny", Rudra mumbled caressing the grave. "Look who we brought to meet you? It's your sister". Ruthira smiled at Rudra who was talking animatedly.
"Kanna, this is your big sister, Niveda Akka. Say hi", she gently shook the baby's hand. "Wow, someone's a big sister huh", he cheered.
Ruthira placed the roses she had gotten on the grave while Rudra placed a kiss on the grave and whispered,
